Homolobinae
Homolobinae is a of containing three : Exasticolus, Homolobus, and Westwoodiella. Members are relatively large braconids, often , and function as of . The subfamily was previously expanded to include Charmontinae as a tribe. They can be distinguished from similar Macrocentrinae by the presence of an occipital .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Homolobinae: /hɒməˈloʊbɪniː/
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Identification
Separated from Macrocentrinae by the presence of an occipital . Resemble macrocentrines in general body form and size. Non-cyclostome mouthparts and long hind tibial are additional diagnostic features.
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Distribution
Global distribution; documented from northern Iran with records including Homolobus infumator and H. truncator.
Seasonality
Activity recorded March through November in northern Iran based on collections.
Host Associations
- Noctuidae - Most recorded belong to this .
- Geometridae - Most recorded belong to this .
Life Cycle
development within . Females lay a single on each host.
Behavior
Most are . Females lay single on .
Ecological Role
of , contributing to regulation of lepidopteran .
Similar Taxa
- MacrocentrinaeHomolobines resemble macrocentrines in size and general appearance but differ by presence of occipital .
- CharmontinaePreviously treated as tribe Charmontini within Homolobinae; now recognized as separate .
More Details
Taxonomic history
The Charmontinae was previously included within Homolobinae as the tribe Charmontini, but is now recognized as a distinct subfamily.
Genera
Three : Exasticolus and Homolobus (tribe Homolobini), and Westwoodiella (tribe Westwoodiellini).